Hippopotasin Pokémon SoulGold

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Pokédex Entry

Hippo Pokémon

Hippopotas shuts its nostrils tight when travelling through sand. Instead of perspiration, it expels grains of sand from its body.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ground

Dex

#449

Abilities

Sand Stream(Primary)

Summons a sandstorm.

Sand Force(Secondary)

Powers up in a sandstorm.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

140

Poké Ball12.8%

Great Ball17.3%

Ultra Ball21.3%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Hippopotas

Base form

→

Hippowdon

Level up Hippopotas to Lv. 34

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How to Obtain

Look for Hippopotas in Vajra Desert West (rare). Wild ones range from level 26 to 29.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
4	BiteLevel: 4Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
4	BiteLevel: 4Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
8	YawnLevel: 8Yawn	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
8	YawnLevel: 8Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
12	Sand TombLevel: 12Sand Tomb	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
12	Sand TombLevel: 12Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
16	DigLevel: 16Dig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
16	DigLevel: 16Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
20	CrunchLevel: 20Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
20	CrunchLevel: 20Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
24	SandstormLevel: 24Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
24	SandstormLevel: 24Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
32	RoarLevel: 32Roar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
32	RoarLevel: 32Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
36	RestLevel: 36Rest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
36	RestLevel: 36Rest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
40	EarthquakeLevel: 40Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
40	EarthquakeLevel: 40Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
44	Double EdgeLevel: 44Double Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
44	Double EdgeLevel: 44Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
48	FissureLevel: 48Fissure	ground	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
48	FissureLevel: 48Fissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
52	Slack OffLevel: 52Slack Off	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
52	Slack OffLevel: 52Slack Off	Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
StockpileStockpile	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
StockpileStockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
SwallowSwallow	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
SwallowSwallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Slack OffSlack Off	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
Slack OffSlack Off	Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Sand TombSand Tomb	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Sand TombSand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
RevengeRevenge	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
RevengeRevenge	An attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
WhirlwindWhirlwind	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP20
WhirlwindWhirlwind	Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle.

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TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.